About us
About Nu Image Surgical & Dental Implant
Maybe your general dentist just looked at an X-ray and said the words "you'll want to see a specialist." Maybe a tooth broke at dinner last night, or your teenager's wisdom teeth are starting to crowd in, or you've worn a denture for years and you're tired of it slipping. Whatever brought you here, you probably have questions: who will be treating me, what will it feel like, and how do I even get started? We've spent more than 20 years helping patients across North Carolina answer those questions, and we'd like to walk you through who we are and how we care for you.
One of the first things patients ask is whether they need a referral to see us. You don't. Every one of our specialty areas accepts patients without a referral, so you can call us directly. That includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, oral pathology, oral radiology, and dental anesthesiology. Many patients do come to us through their family dentist, and we work closely with those offices. Referring providers can upload images to us electronically and send digital clinical images, which helps us review your case before you arrive.
The next question is usually about cost. We accept most dental insurance plans, and because we are a specialty practice, we file claims as a specialist. If you don't have insurance, we welcome self-pay patients. We also offer CareCredit and other third-party financing, and we accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Our team will go over your options with you so you can make a decision that fits your situation.
Our mission is to be the most innovative, reputable, and experienced practice in oral surgery, periodontics, and implant dentistry. In practice, that means focusing on the specialized care many general offices refer out. We handle the full range, from a simple extraction to full-mouth reconstruction. Because these services live under one roof, you're less likely to be sent from office to office as your treatment moves forward.
Here are some of the situations we treat most often:
- Wisdom teeth removal and simple or surgical extractions
- Dental implants, including All-on-4, All-on-6, All-on-X, and full-arch options, plus implant-supported dentures and bridges
- Bone grafting and sinus lift surgery to prepare the jaw for implants when needed
- Gum disease treatment, including scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, periodontal maintenance, and laser dentistry
- Gum grafting, crown lengthening, gingivectomy, gum contouring, and frenectomy
- Oral cancer screenings and in-office oral biopsies
- Emergency dental care
For patients who need a second look at a concerning spot in the mouth, our oral pathology services include oral cancer evaluations and second-opinion pathology reviews. That can bring real peace of mind when you're waiting for answers.
The Patient Experience, Step by Step
Many people feel nervous before oral surgery, and that's completely understandable. We plan carefully so that you know what to expect. Planning often starts with imaging. We offer both 2D and 3D dental imaging, including CBCT imaging, which gives a three-dimensional view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. For procedures like implant placement or bone grafting, that detail helps us map out your treatment before it begins.
Comfort is the other big concern we hear. If dental anxiety has kept you away from care, we offer sedation options, including oral sedation and IV sedation. Our dental anesthesiology services are designed with anxious patients in mind. During your consultation, we'll talk through which approach makes sense for your procedure and your comfort level. Then we'll explain what the day of treatment involves, so nothing comes as a surprise.
Meet Our Team of Specialists
Our team has grown to more than 100 members, and our doctors include board-certified oral surgeons and board-certified periodontists. Our oral surgeons are Dr. Kevin Neshat, Dr. Jorge Perez, Dr. William Benzing, Dr. Amandip Kamoh, Dr. Samuel Addison, Dr. Alexandra Petraszko, Dr. Bill Konicki, Dr. John Crestetto, Dr. Paul Lee, Dr. Jeff Luchetti, and Dr. Lorenza Donnelly. Many of them hold both dental and medical degrees (DDS or DMD along with an MD).
Our periodontists, Dr. Nathalie Rivero (DMD, MS) and Dr. Justin Tomack (DMD, MMSc), focus on the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. They perform gum grafting, periodontal regeneration, crown lengthening, and dental implant placement. Behind every doctor is a team of clinical and administrative staff who handle scheduling, insurance, and the everyday details that make a visit run smoothly.
Rooted in the Raleigh Area and Beyond
We have seven locations around Raleigh, which makes it easier to find an office close to home or work. Our patients come from Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex, Wake Forest, and Garner, and from communities farther out such as Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville, Goldsboro, Henderson, Sanford, Burlington, and many small towns in between.
Serving such a wide area means we see patients with very different needs. One patient might be a busy professional fitting in a quick consultation. Another might be a retiree traveling from a rural county for full-arch implants. Wherever you're coming from, our goal is the same: clear information, careful planning, and care from experienced specialists.
What Makes a Visit Here Different
Several things set us apart. We combine several dental specialties under one practice, we have a large team of board-certified doctors, and we offer advanced imaging and sedation. As a result, many patients can move from diagnosis through treatment with one group that already knows their case. That continuity matters most for longer treatments, such as a bone graft followed months later by implant placement.
If you're ready to talk with us, or you simply want answers to your questions, reach out to any of our locations. We'll listen, explain your options in plain language, and help you take the next step at a pace that feels right for you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't need a referral to see our board-certified oral surgeons and periodontists, and with 7 locations around Raleigh, most dental insurance plans accepted, and CareCredit financing available, we make it easy to schedule your consultation today.